Milkweed Editions, one of the nation’s leading independent book publishers, seeks a manager for our bookstore. Milkweed Books is located in the Open Book literary center in downtown Minneapolis. For more information, visit milkweed.org/our-story.
The Manager of Milkweed Books will be responsible for reopening and managing our store, which we opened in 2016 only to close in March 2020, along with Open Book, due to the pandemic.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Buying and managing inventory
- Managing business operations
- Hiring and managing part-time staff
- Engaging with a growing community in an increasingly vibrant urban neighborhood
- Conceptualizing and executing engaging events
- Contributing creatively and collaboratively to a dynamic publishing team
Ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years of experience as a bookseller, and a strong affinity for the mission, values, and vision of Milkweed Editions. Comfort working independently and collaboratively, and thinking creatively to solve problems, are also critical to success in this role.
This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. Salary: $50-60,000, depending on experience.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter to Katie Hill in one combined PDF via Submittable.
Your cover letter should express your interest in this position and how it aligns with your professional and personal goals, as well as an assessment of relevant experience. Please do not exceed two pages. No emails or phone calls, please.
It is the policy of Milkweed Editions to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected class recognized by applicable laws.